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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,832 and 133,438

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,832 and 133,438 is: 287,969.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,832 : 133,438 = 133,438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,832/133,438 = 133,438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,832x = 133,438 × 133,438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,832x = 17,805,699,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,805,699,844/61,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,969.01

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